Upcoming Events

Dickson Mounds Museum offers a wide range of public programs throughout the year -- on archaeology, Indian cultures of the Americas, natural history, and rural life and culture. Programs include workshops, demonstrations, performances, conferences, and festivals -- many of which are held outdoors. Most events are free to the public.

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All ISM Events
Image is of Illinois River Biological Station technician holding a large fish.
Aug 5 2021 - 9:30am to 10:30am
Tot Time: Fish
Dickson Mounds, Lewistown
Technicians from the Illinois River Biological Station (IRBS) will have various live fish for this show-n-tell program.
Cartoon of image of meteorite. Cliparts Zone
Aug 11 2021 - 11:00pm to Aug 12 2021 - 3:00am
Family Night: Astronomy & the Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing
Dickson Mounds, Lewistown
Join us for a night under the stars and view the Perseid Meteor Shower from the Museum’s grounds.

Illinois State Museum Online Events

1950's archeological dig
Aug 5 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Tales from the Vault: To Dig or Not to Dig
Online Event
Learn about archaeology and the National Park Service! Join National Park Service archaeologists to hear how they determine when and where to conduct archaeological digs.